![Alche Gupiteo and Jude Garcia lead Criss Cross into a high-stakes showdown with the AEP-Cabstars. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Alpha-Jude-Garcia-2718-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross looks to extend its winning streak to three games when it faces AEP-Cabstars in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. The defending champions have shown depth, firepower, and experience in their early outings.
![Kim Dy earned Best Player of the Game honors after leading PLDT to a 25-23, 25-23, 25-13 sweep of ZUS Coffee. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Zus-Kim-Dy-4984-400x200.jpg)
PLDT rebounded from a previous loss with a 25-23, 25-23, 25-13 sweep of ZUS Coffee in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, improving to 4-1 and keeping its semifinal hopes alive.
![Fifi Sharma powers Akari’s comeback with a critical quick attack in the fifth set against Cignal. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Cignal-vs.-Akari-Fifi-Sharma-3991-400x200.jpg)
Fifi Sharma starred for Akari as the team rebounded from a third-set blowout to defeat Cignal in five sets, boosting their PVL All-Filipino semifinal hopes.
![Louie Ramirez leads Savouge’s balanced scoring effort in the season opener. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ST-2026-Savouge-vs.-3B-Louie-Ramirez-7290-400x200.jpg)
Savouge Spin Doctors made a powerful first impression, dismantling 3B in straight sets to open their 2026 Spikers’ Turf campaign.
![Alche Gupiteo delivers in his standout debut for Criss Cross. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-VNS-Alche-Gupiteo-6546-400x200.jpg)
Rookie Alche Gupiteo impressed in his debut as Criss Cross rolled past VNS Always Bright Laticrete to start its Spikers’ Turf title defense.
![JM Ronquillo delivers a key attack in the Protectors’ season-opening victory. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ST-2026-Alpha-vs.-Cabstars-JM-Ronquillo-6168-400x200.jpg)
Alpha Insurance imposed its system after a tight first set, sweeping newcomer AEP-Cabstars to kick off its 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference run.
![Cignal celebrates after tightening the PVL Final Four race. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Cignal-4450-400x200.jpg)
Cignal returned to winning form with a straight-sets win over PLDT, shaking up the race for Final Four spots in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
![Ivy Lacsina powers an attack during Akari’s four-set win over Nxled. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Akari-vs.-Nxled-Ivy-Lacsina-3835-400x200.jpg)
Akari finally broke through in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, defeating Nxled in four sets behind a balanced offensive surge.
![The offseason shook the league. Now the real test begins. Watch how the new-look contenders battle for control in what could be the most unpredictable Spikers’ Turf season in years. [photo credit: Spikers Turf]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ST-2026-Presscon-8242-400x200.jpg)
The 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference begins Wednesday with a reshaped field and multiple contenders eyeing the crown.
![The veteran middle blocker earns PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honors. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Nxled-vs.-Galeries-Roselle-Baliton-93631-400x200.jpg)
Galeries Tower veteran Roselle Baliton earns league recognition after delivering her most complete performance of the conference.